Spring is well underway in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Our wildflowers are blooming, trees are blossoming, and birds are busy nest-building. Getting outdoors into the spring air and connecting with nature is good for us so take a woodland walk, a stroll by a stream or just enjoy your…
As restrictions have been eased we are expecting lots of visitors to the Brecon Beacons. Although we are looking forward to welcoming you back, we need you to follow these 5 steps to protect the beautiful landscape of the Brecon Beacons. 1. Know before you go Make…
In Wales, March 1st is St David’s Day or Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant in Welsh. Saint David is the patron saint of Wales and the day is a celebrated nationally. This year we are celebrating St David’s Day a bit differently and wanted to share some ideas of how to…
Visitors to the National Park Visitor Centre can now be inspired by an exciting sculptural representation of the Red Kite, bobbing and moving in the breeze. Created by Glyn-Neath based sculptor Rubin Eynon, the steel mesh representation of a Red Kite balances by its beak on top of a 4–metre high corten steel stalk. As the wind blows the bird lazily drifts and shifts, all the time turning on its beak, which is firmly attached to the stalk. Red…
The A470, also referred to as The Cambrian Way – one of three driving routes collectively known as The Wales Way – is the spine which runs through the middle of Wales and which bisects the Brecon Beacons between Brecon and Cefn Coed y Cymer. It passes through some of…
2020 is Visit Wales, Year of Outdoors and here in the Brecon Beacons National Park we have endless outdoor places for you to enjoy. Alan Bowring (Fforest Fawr Geopark) has put together fifty-two things that you can experience in the outdoors of the National Park this year. Whether you do…
Walks Out West May is National Walking Month and Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark are encouraging everyone to get outdoors and discover the western half of the Brecon Beacons National Park. There are plenty of short rambles over low ground, hillforts with impressive views or longer hikes if you want to…
On the 25th of January each year, people all over Wales celebrate St Dwynwen’s Day, the Welsh patron saint of lovers. A Welsh love spoon is traditionally given as a Saint Dwynwen’s day gift. Dwynwen lived during the 5th century and fell in love with a prince called Maelon Dafodrill…